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Red Rocket Coffee
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
154 Wellesley StreetToronto, ON M7A 1A5
(416) 640-1355
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 6 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for Red Rocket Coffee
17 reviews in English
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Review from Zoe R.
11/13/2011
I'm not a coffee-drinker, but my SO is. The 4 star rating is vased on service/the vibe I get each time I'm in/near the place. Besides, they are dog-friendly there.
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We used to live near this location, and it was the perfect place to go for coffee on weekend mornings.
They are so dog-friendly that they will give a homemade dog friendly (wheat-free, peanut-buttery, human-grade) biscuit to your loved little one.
In the summertime, they will of course provide a water bowl for Sparky.
Service was always pretty good, and personable.
I love how the place looks, so clean, trendy, modern.
I'd go again if we were in the 'hood, and in the mood to have coffee.
It was so awesome when this place decided to move in. The area was a bit blah before that. -
Review from Nicole H.
Toronto, ON
10/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
6 months ago, this would've been a 4-star rating. I'm totally bummed that the last few times i've been, the standard of my latte has been very up-and-down and often just sub-par. My first few visits to this Red Rocket were stellar, i'm not sure what's happened!
Other than the coffee, the cafe itself is super neat. I love the decor, the big windows, and the general atmosphere. They have a little merch for sale, and beans also.
Because that area is so void of any real coffee shops, RR is still a decent stop-off, but i'm still wary of what kind of drink i'll get every time I go in, now!Listed in: Caffeine Nation: The Toronto…, 30 Day Yelp Challenge!
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Review from Danielle E.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Let me start by saying that I just cannot live without this place. With their catchy coffee drinks, to-die-for peanut butter cookies and hipster staff they have made my neighbourhood just a little bit better.
This place is the first sign for me that my area is truly gentrifying, and I like it. It gives me hope that organic grocery stores and happening restaurants will begin to pop up on every street corner.
Red Rocket is tucked in right off Wellsley, it is a bit small as coffee spots go, but I usually have no problem finding a spot to squat for the many hours that I'm there. They have solid wi-fi and are never chasing me out the door for overstaying my welcome. Their baked goods are delicious and most are made in-house. Also they have an extensive collection of teas and coffees, and will make pretty much anything you ask for. Short of lacking almond milk, they cover all my "coffee shop basics".
Bottom line...whether it be soy lattes or clever conversations this coffee rocket satisfies and is quickly becoming my newest Yelp obsession. -
Review from Bear B.
Toronto, ON
7/22/2011
Things I love about my local Red Rocket:
- their willingness to stock simple syrup all winter long, and leave it our so I can make it how I like it
- their tasty espresso drinks
- the baked goods, holy deliciousness
- how really lovely all the staff are all the time, especially to my kid
- the geek-funny little signs that periodically appear
- how relaxed the vibe is in there
Things I do not love:
They don't deliver
(although honestly? I half-suspect that if I called there and was really sick and home alone or something, someone would walk tea and a sandwich the block to my house) -
Review from Dan M.
Toronto, ON
2/15/2012
The hours posted here are a pack of smelly lies. I went there at 7 thinking they were open, just like this site said. They were closed. I suppose I should have double checked that but for pete's sake I shouldn't have to, the stores and the site should keep the info up to date so it bears some relation to reality. Stupid of me to expect accurate information on a website, i guess. I fixed the hours, but i won't go back. If RR can't be bothered to keep their info up to date so i can go WHEN THEY ARE OPEN I can't be bothered to go at all.
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Review from Dishan W.
5/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
After having been to the other location down in Leslieville this is very different to it in terms of style while the menu remains the same. It's a very small spot and not a place I would ever plan to come to spend time at, so for a "coffee to go place" this is a great place, and with not a lot of good competition close by, I assume it gives the residents of the area something to cherish on a regular basis.
The barista did not seem too interested in my being there (I mean I had an indie coffee passport, should people not go crazy over that?! :-p) I can't recall exactly which drink I had (I know it was not a latte/cappuccino or a regular brew) but I recall it being strong (just like the drink I had at the other location), I'm no fan of super strong coffee drinks so I was not overjoyed but it's always fun to live life on the edge sometimes.
This was also my first go at a whoopie pie (oatmeal carrot cookie type) and I came to realise I hate whoopie pies! That was just way to sweet for life! But some of the other snacks they had did look great.
I'm hardly around this area, so my chances of returning here are very slim but they do seem to have the right stuff when it comes to drink choices.Listed in: Caffeine Adventures!
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
2/18/2011 6 photos
Red Rocket Coffee is kind of out of the way, in the middle of nowhere... no where in the sense that there is no other business around only an old age home... some apartments.. oh yes St James Town...
There are hardly any seatings in the Cafe... 3 small round tables... a little open area... where a couple of wheelchairs can park. They are making this place more like a takeout place VS people will be hanging around like a community meeting place. I would feel uncomfortable to park myself with my laptop for a long time to make it my Yelp office even though they have Wifi Access!
The 2 guys are so nice... polite, cheerful and with big smile!! A lot of positive energy!
Red Rocket with Mayan Chocolate... hmmm... my 3 faves in life... strong coffee/Chocolate/Spicy!! Just love that straight up.. definitely a grown up drink.. :) bitter, spicy and chocolaty at the same time (+0.5 star) Indie Passport Drink!
Herbal Tea ($2.20 for any size) there are 6 different type to choose from.. the loose leaf samples are all at the counter in little jars for you to smell before you decide what you want... I do think that is a really nice touch!
The HUGE floor to ceiling windows let plenty of sunlight in and great view of dog walking their owners... :P But the whitish decoration does remind me of Ikea... -
Review from Chris M.
6/5/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Red Rocket, how fortunate I feel to live close to you! Though it's fairly far out on Wellesley, the bright, friendly Red Rocket is a great little place to go for coffee - though perhaps moreso if you're inclined to order your cup to go. It is quite small, and there's very little in the way of seating (and what places there are feel pretty spartan,) but you can hang out outside if it's a nice day and enjoy one of their many drinks. I'm partial to the Miami Vice, an americano pulled Cuban-style with raw sugar, and the namesake Red Rocket, a drink that blends the flavours of earthy, robust coffee and spicy-sweet Mayan chocolate. They are also affiliated with the Indie Coffee Passport plan - though I don't have one, it seems like a cool initiative.
The decor is done in a funky retro-futurist/pop art style, the people are cheerful and the service is quick - and the coffee (from Reunion Island Coffee Co.) tastes great. There are also quite a few tasty baked goods available, from banana loaf to scones and sweets to my personal favourite, savoury breakfast muffins with a whole hard-boiled egg hidden inside!
Red Rocket would earn five stars in a heartbeat if there were better options to sit down and get comfortable. Alas! Delicious drinks and baked stuff make for plenty to like about this place.Listed in: Village Gems
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Review from Isabella L.
Toronto, ON
9/24/2010 1 photo
C O F F E E P A S S P O R T S T O P (#8)
Drink: Medium Mocha
Atmosphere: Just a heads up, they only allow medium when using the coffee passport, but medium was pretty much a venti size at Starbucks! Which is also what it reminded me of. Starbucks. That was my initial thought when I drank my mocha. ''Woah, this tastes familiar....hm...holy crap.. it tastes like a Starbucks mocha!''
The two guys workin' there were really nice. I asked like 4 questions and he didn't seem to mind.
Oh yeah, I have to warn you, it is incredibly small in there. There are only 3 tables with two chairs each. Yes, there is outside seating but the "tables" are actually stools, so if you have a laptop or you're thinking about studying then this place is a no no. But overall, it was okay. I swear that guy worked at Starbucks before 'cause as I got to the last few sips of my drink, it had that thick residue where it's just overpowering (y'know what i mean?)... JUST LIKE STARBUCKS! The only thing different was their whipped cream. Compared to Starbucks whipped cream, this had nothing on them. Did this review just turn into a Starbucks mocha review instead? HA!
Verdict: It's a bit small for me, but considering the location is much closer to a subway station, I'd go here rather than it's older sister in Queen East. But then again, I could just go to Starbucks..Listed in: Indie Coffee Passport Stops
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Review from Anfernee C.
Toronto, ON
11/10/2010
15:36... Wed afternoon, the place is empty bar me and the two gents that work here. The guy manning the machine is particularly friendly. I think he's the manager. I don't bother to ask. This is a great corner location. Sunlight radiates through the tall windows facing Wellesley street and Homewood Avenue. Outside cars and pedestrians pass on by. I've been handed my medium-sized London Fog paid for by coughing up my Indie Coffee Passport.
There's free wifi here, not provided by the establishment but by some other kind soul who's opened up theirs to the general coffee drinking public.
There are three tables inside, so there's not much seating. However there is seating outside on the sidewalk, great for warm days like today. I have a power outlet for my laptop and the music is loud enough to background but not be annoying. Everything looks so clean and new. So at this time it's perfect for me to concentrate on work, or simply relax.
There's lots of sweet treats too if that's your fancy.
I'd come back. -
Review from Angela L.
5/17/2010
This second location of the popular Leslieville Red Rocket Coffee has only been open for just over a month and it's already a hit! At any given time, the Wellesley-facing red and white metal deck chairs are filled with happy people watchers, serenely sipping their brews, playing with their dogs, or chatting away.
The high-ceilinged interior is well lit by large storefront windows. Seating is very limited to a trio of spectacularly varnished rounds which are matched with a long wooden bench and chairs.
The menu features organic fair trade coffee, tea, espresso-based drinks, and sodas both of the Italian and the "Mexican" variety, which features an adorable little twist.
The large and tantalizing selection of freshly baked (at the Leslieville location) goods include wheat-free muffins, cookies, and bars. Out of the savoury selection, the black bean chipotle veggie wrap, despite being defaulted as the only veg option, was also so good that it was easy to see why it's the most popular.
The bathroom is semi-hidden behind the cash, but the super friendly staff will happily point you to it if you just ask. Besides being incredibly clean, the retro in-flight safety framed illustrations are a nice touch as well.
It's about time that this incredibly densely populated strip of St. James town got a quality coffee joint of its own. For those of us who are dedicated, but under-caffeinated, a good cup of joe is no longer a jaunt, but now only a jitter away. -
Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
12/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
I wish my apartment building had a Red Rocket! But seriously, this place is a coffee oasis in a land that seems to be surrounded but not much other than condos. As a caution, be warned that this location is extremely small for only a couple of two person tables and extremely smalls ones at that. Primarily a take out locations it seems like for locals.
Now as far as the coffee, personally I'm a big fan of standard espresso based drinks and this place only does a mediocre job in my opinion. For the more adventurous, they have 3 or 4 Red Rocket coffee concoctions and some seasonal drinks that I'm told are quite tasty, so come give it a try.
ps - they take credit card and debit! -
Review from Eliah H.
Toronto, ON
12/30/2010
Interesting that I should come to a cafe called Red Rocket after coming from a cafe called Jet Fuel. Red Rocket is kinda tucked away in low traffic area surrounded by residential and office buildings. Kinda off the beaten path if you will. This cafe is darn cute. Small in capacity, yet has a really tall ceiling for headroom. It has a kinda pop-toon kinda feel. Gotta love the red rocket trash bin. But anyways, about the coffee...Coffee here is both espresso based and regular brew. Beans are exclusively Reunion Island with a custom blend thrown in just for Red Rocket. I had the aptly named "Bullet" espresso. This has a nice uncomplicated "sweet" taste of dark berries that sits long on the palette with a earthy dark chocolaty finish. Very smooth, not overly sour and very low acidity. Nice. Apart from the espresso there custom RR blend is a tasty regular cup of joe that will never be considered bland.
The place is bright, simple and with limited seating. It makes for a nice stop over. The staff are friendly and pull a decent shot. They also have snacks, all home baked, as well they retail Reunion Island coffee. Worth the visit, I recommend.Listed in: Eliah's Big List of Go To…
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Review from Jack W.
Toronto, ON
5/12/2011
I love Red Rocket, and I love their rocket garbage cans. The staff is fantastic, and the treats they serve are always wonderful. I wish they had more seats in and out, but maybe that'll improve as summer comes on. Also, a place to tie my dog while I go in and get my java would be really great. =)
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Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
7/23/2010 7 Check-ins Here
I'm so happy this location opened in my neighborhood! I've only been there a couple of times, but I love it so far. There is a really friendly atmosphere in this tiny cafe with only a couple of tables. The coffee is good, though nothing exceptional, but definitely one of the best places in the area. Actually , the only non-chain I can think of.
More outdoor seating would be good! They only have a random selection of chairs...but no tables...confusing.
Hope this place survives! -
Review from Joshua H.
Toronto, ON
6/29/2011
The coffee isnt great and the location is bizarre. Check out their queen e location for a four star experience.
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Review from Daniel S.
Toronto, ON
8/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
This place is pretty good, I tried their roast beef and onion sandwich and a cappuccino. The best thing about it is the location, nestled pretty much at the border of the village and St. Jamestown, it brightens up a corner of Wellesley that needs a little something. The cappuccino was okay a little too milky for my taste but not bad. The sandwich was pretty good the meat and onions were tasty and it came on a whole wheat bun. The prices are okay, my sandwich and coffee came to around 12 bucks.
